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Form a group of interested citizens,
and include someone from county extension, university,
landscaping company, or tree nursery knowledgeable
about trees, especially in urban settings. Together,
evaluate your community’s urban forest. Where
is it? What species comprise and/or dominate the tree
canopy layer? How would you characterize the setting
(park, streetscape, riverbank or a playground)? In
what setting does the urban forest seem to best thrive?
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Complete a preliminary condition
assessment. Take note of: percentage of deadwood in
the canopy; dead trees; large wounds or cavities at
the base of the trunk; signs of insect or disease
damage on the leaves, branches, or trunk.
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Research existing city, state
and local ordinances and policies regarding tree care,
planting and protection.
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Expand the group to include
all those who impact the management of the community’s
urban forest. Together, identify areas of critical
and common need.
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Develop a vision, immediate
and long-term goals, priorities, target areas, identify
needs; develop partnerships to maximize capability.
Read about urban forestry programs and activities
in other communities.
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Research existing policies,
programs, financial incentives, and funding. Contact
your state urban forester to find what resources might
be available and eligibility requirements.
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